Thanks northerner on. They are both still in bloom so I hope to grab some seed when they ripen. It certainly took a long time for some things to bloom this year so I hope newbie wintersowers don't become discouraged and give next year another try. I'm still waiting for my verbena to bloom...and the petunias did not do well for me this year at all. There is always next year!!!!

Pretty flowers, look at all the buds on Braveheart! I have a couple of plants that have color on the buds, may open pretty soon. I'm not expecting much though when they do. It was 61 yesterday, but with the dampness in the air, it felt much colder. I stayed inside, I'm sure the daylilies wished they were in with me :) Not really supposed to get much warmer til Thursday

For most perennials, if it blooms in the spring, divide in the fall; if it blooms in the fall, divide in the spring. That said, bleeding hearts (and hostas) can be divided most any time. If you do divide your bleeding hearts now, know that they might not bloom this year. Be sure you get as much soil as possible with the roots. I try to dig the whole plant up, tease apart the roots, then transplant. (Unlike hostas, where I just push a shovel into the middle of the plant and yank out a portion). Doncha love playing in the dirt this time of year!

Lovely.. and yes, romantic! Love the setting sun in the background, I am sure it was even more magical under the stars!